Welcome to Lowesby

Lowesby is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the eastern side of the River Sence and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Lowesby is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

The village of Lowesby has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The village was once a Roman settlement and evidence of this can still be seen today. The village has a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture.

Lowesby is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for nature lovers. The village is home to a number of walking trails, including the Leicestershire Round, which is a 100-mile circular walk that takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in the county. Lowesby is also home to a number of wildlife reserves, including the Sence Valley Forest Park, which is home to a variety of rare and endangered species.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.7°C

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Wind: 2.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Billesdon Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Willcocks
Gaulby Road
Billesdon
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9AG
01162596327
School Website
Houghton-On-The-Hill Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jan Knox
Main Street
Houghton-On-The-Hill
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9GD
1162412465
School Website
Gaddesby Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Leigh Fox
Ashby Road
Gaddesby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 4WF
01664840253
School Website
Somerby Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Andrea Brown
High Street
Somerby
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 2PZ
01664504888
School Website
Great Dalby School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Sale
Top End
Great Dalby
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 2HA
01664562750
School Website
Tugby Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Louisa Morris
Main Street
Tugby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9WD
01162598248
School Website
The Grange Therapeutic School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:8-18
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Sleath
15 - 17 Somerby Road
Knossington
Oakham
Leicestershire
LE15 8LY
1664454264
School Website
Fernvale Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Cartledge-Splitt
Somerby Road
Thurnby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9PR
1162416722
School Website
Nether Hall School
Foundation Special School
Ages:4-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Naylor
Keyham Lane West
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 1RT
01162417258
School Website
Orchard Mead Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Oldman
Keyham Lane West
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 1RT
1162413371
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Syston
Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA
6.68 Miles
Melton Mowbray
Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF
7.32 Miles
Leicester
London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
8.40 Miles
Oakham
Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT
8.43 Miles
Sileby
King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN
8.93 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Gabey's Taxi Service
0116 259 7711
Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB
1.54 Miles
Gabeys Rural Taxis
07902 596915
28 Weare Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DY
3.31 Miles
Main Private Hire
0116 243 3883
48 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9GD
3.85 Miles
Prodrive Chauffeur
07950 381115
20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW
4.27 Miles
Steves Taxis Scraptoft
07971 864380
Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9SE
5.15 Miles
Airport Transfers Leicester
0116 241 7314
5 Brindley Rise, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1RD
5.21 Miles
Quick Cabs
0116 241 2662
Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG
5.55 Miles
Quick Cars
0116 243 1888
Thurncourt Garage/Thurncourt Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2NG
5.55 Miles
Dolphin Private Hire
0116 243 3436
101 Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1DR
5.57 Miles
Queni Cabs
0116 260 2832
12 Beechwood Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DU
6.08 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lowesby
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Cold Newton
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Leicester Road
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Twyford Post Office
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John O'gaunt
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Halstead
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Hungarton Wall
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Tilton Station
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Thorpe Satchville Post Office
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Main Street South Croxton
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Main Street Barsby
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Burrough On The Hill Po
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Market Place
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Main Street Ashby Folville
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Church Street
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Billesdon Surgery
0116 2596206
Billesdon Surgery
4 Market Pl, Billesdon
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9AJ
Somerby Surgery
01664 454204
Oakham Road
Somerby
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 2QF
Bushby Surgery
Hill Court
Main Street
Bushby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9NY
Willowbrook Medical Centre (Jg Astles)
0116 2432727
Willowbrook Medical Ctr.
195 Thurncourt Road
Thurnby Lodge
Leicester
LE5 2NL
St Elizabeth's Medical Centre (Ja Wood)
0116 2416392
St Elizabeth's Med Centre
Netherall Road
Leicester
LE5 1DR
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Local Stores

Houghtn On The Hill
17 Main Street
Houghton On The Hill
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 9GE
01162 413533
Store Website
3.71 miles
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SPAR Melton
SPAR
52-56 Valley Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0DX
01664 565022
Store Website
6.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
151 Scraptoft Lane
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 2FF
0116 241 8326
scraptoft@parkvetgroup.com
Website
6.01 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate
37 Pate Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0RG
6.36 miles
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King'S Veterinary Centre
1293 Melton Road
Syston
Leicestershire
LE7 2EN
01162 609367
syston@kingsvets.co.uk
Website
6.48 miles
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Medivet Syston
1 St. Peters Street
Syston
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 1HL
01162 608030
syston@medivet.co.uk
Website
6.70 miles
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Medivet Leicester
192 Uppingham Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 0QG
0116 276 0850
leicester@medivet.co.uk
Website
6.76 miles
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Open at weekends

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Medivet Thurmaston
643 Melton Road
Thurmaston
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 8EB
01162 609565
thurmaston@medivet.co.uk
Website
7.27 miles
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Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

Shady Lane Arboretum
Also Known As Evington Arboretum, The Arboretum Is An Attractive Open Public Space On The Southern Boundary Of The City Of Leicester. Recreational, Botanical, Wildlife And Historical Features Make This A Popular Space. There Are Over 500 Species Of Trees And A Fenced Nature Area Has Been Planted With Native Trees And Shrubs And A Sown Wildflower Grassland. The Southern Section Of The Site Below The Brook Is Predominantly Grassland, And Is Managed As Meadow Or Rough Mown Grass To Encourage A Species And Wild Flower Diversity. It Is Surrounded By A Breedon Gravel Footpath And Criss-Crossed By A Well-Developed System Of Grass Paths.
Shady Ln
Leicester
Lancashire
LE2 2FB
6.85 miles

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Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire.
A563
Lancashire
7.78 miles

We Are Located North-East Of Leicester, Immediately Adjacent To The A46, Between The Villages Of Syston And Wanlip. The Country Park’S Main Entrance Can Be Accessed From Wanlip Road, Syston, Near To The Hope And Anchor Pub (Le7 1Pd).
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Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff.
Melton Country Park
Wymondham Way
Lancashire
8.55 miles

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Aylestone Meadows
A Huge Walking Area Next To The River Soar With Parking Aplenty. Woodlands And Grassy Areas, Very Well Kept With Steps And Raised Walkways. Running Streams Mean Your Pooch Can Swim Without Fear Of Blue Algae. There Are Bins Dotted About So You Never Have To Walk Far With A Poo Bag. Playgrounds And Picnic Areas Available.
British Telecomon Aylestone
473 Aylestone Rd
Leicester
Lancashire
LE2 8TB
9.73 miles

Off Aylestone Road
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Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood.
LE15 8TL
10.87 miles

From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.
Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean.
The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale
North Shore
Rutland Water
Oakham
LE15 8AB
11.14 miles

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